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Miyabi SG2 Birchwood Bunka 180mm

Miyabi SG2 Birchwood Bunka 180mm

Regular price £279.00 GBP
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About Miyabi Birchwood - Miyabi knives stand out as works of art in the manufactured knife world. Zwilling of Germany, realizing that high-performance Japanese steel was taking over the knife world, did the practical thing and bought themselves two Japanese knife factories in Seki City Japan, a mecca for knife producers. Because of this unique blend, they offer a look and feel that bridges both cultures that are rare among knife makers.

Miyabi really outdid themselves in terms of sexiness with their Birchwood series. A blade forged from SG2 steel is guaranteed to work exceptionally well. What really ties this knife together is the rounded Birchwood handle, made to nest perfectly in your hand. Not just the average Birch, a Karelian (Masur) Birch is used, a highly prized material used for many purposes.

About the Shape - The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. It’s the best of both worlds with the volume cranked to 11

Shape Bunka
Also know as? You could also call it a depending on what part of Japan you are in.
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 180 mm |
Blade Height 48.1 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Weight 172 g
Steel Type SG2/R2 High Speed Powder Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 62 - 63
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Western Handle - D-Shape Metal Bolster Birchwood
Knife Line Miyabi Birchwood
Brand Miyabi
Made in Seki, Gifu, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.mom/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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"There are knives for every purpose and at many levels of cost. The Japanese steel offered is top quality and many types of blade are available. Accessories and sharpening are also available. Staff is courteous and knowledgeable."

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"Bought because it is the best. There is a story about someone visiting where this was made. He asked the factory manager what was his favourite knife?"

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"Beautiful knives, top-notch service, very professional would recommend to anybody"

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"This was love at first sight, From the moment they saw it to the first time they used this knife it was the beginning of a life long relationship."

Stuart P. (5/5)

Awesome Xmas Gift

"I purchased this knife, along with a gorgeous magnetic knife block from an independent crafter in Red Deer, for my husband for Christmas. He loves using it and displaying it in our kitchen just like this. I hope to add more from the collection in the future, as they are as much awesome kitchen knives as they are works of art. Thanks to the team in Edmonton for making our Christmas awesome."

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"If you’re on the fence or curious about this knife just do it! This thing is amazing, from the way it handles to the way it looks and cuts.. I love this thing!"

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Q&A

What is the blades thickness at its heel
Hey there! The thickness at the base of the spine above the chin of the blade is just a little over 1mm.
What is the difference between the Bunko and the “Rocking” Santuko
hey there, there isn't a great difference, the Miyabi called what we call a Bunka a "rocking santoku", the main difference between it and the regular santoku is it has more of a belly, so if you like to rock the knife back and forth, this is your guy! - Ellie
Is this in stock?
Totally! If you place an order we'll ship it out right away. - Ellie

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